Quantum Science & Technology

Trinity College Dublin - TCD

Course code
DPTPY-QSTE-1F09
QQI level
Level 9
NFQ type
Level 9 NFQ
Duration
1 year Full Time
Attendance
Full time
CAO points
Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
Dublin
NFQ Level 9

Course summary

Quantum mechanics is the theory that explains the behaviour of the microscopic world such as atoms and photons. Over the last 100 years, this theory has been remarkably successful in describing the world at microscopic scales. It is now well accepted that being able to control quantum systems allows us to exploit many physical properties, such as superposition. This ability to control systems will revolutionise the way we communicate, process and store information as well as help us to develop new technologies. These emerging technologies are known as quantum technology.